POLICE, CRIME & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE 16th - 30th September CRIME OVERVIEW Crime levels remain similar to the last period with theft being the highest recorded crime type. One retail outlet has reported 10 separate theft incidents and we are working closely with them to reduce this moving forward. We encourage retail staff to challenge any known offenders and refuse entry if appropriate. Theft of pedal cycle offences remain high so please ensure you lock your bikes with secure locks. On the 24th September an off-duty PCSO detained a male in the process of stealing a pedal cycle in Broadmead. He was subsequently arrested and when his property was searched, a number of other
bikes and electric scooters were located. We are working hard to reunite these with their owners. Please encourage staff to take
CITY CENTRE ENGAGEMENT The issues experienced by the businesses and residents of Narrow Quay came to a head mid summer. We were receiving complaints of street drinking, drug abuse, intimidating behaviour and urination in pubic places. Many of these problems have been associated with persons living in the YHA, which is being used to house the local homeless community. In response, the BID team and the police arranged a community meeting to best understand the nature of the
problem. From this we agreed an action plan involving Bristol City Council, the police, St Mungo’s and those affected, including implementation of additional 24hr security, regular street cleansing, communication links and allocated police patrols. Since introducing these measures the incidents have reduced to a far more manageable level and feedback from nearby residents and businesses continues to be positive.
pictures of their bikes and serial numbers to register them with the police as this makes it easier to identify if required.